Progressive

Progressive is an catch-all term for individuals and movements which seek to further develop society. Whether by science, technology, or relations to the means of production, progressives seek to change the current structures of power. In a Marxist context this means supporting any revolutionary movements, electoral efforts as described by Lenin, and opposing capitalism, liberalism, imperialism, fascism, monarchism and feudalism. Progressives often draw heavy influence from futurism in their art and stories. In early period socialism, this led to the dominance of utopian socialism which has since been superseded by the modern scientific socialism movement. Progressives hold revolutionary optimism in high regard. This includes the veneration of class struggle, class consciousness, proletarian dictatorship and appeals to secular humanism.